Liverpool travel to Slovenia to take on group minnows Maribor in a must win tie for Jurgen Klopp’s reds. The Merseysiders have picked up 2 points from their first 2 games with disappointing draws against Spartak Moscow and Sevilla and will be looking to make the most of back to back games against the Slovenian Champions.
UEFA Champions League – Maribor v Liverpool – Stadion Ljudski
Tuesday 17th October 2017
Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
Maribor – Best Odds – 18/1 (Ladbrokes)
Liverpool – Best Odds – 1/6 (Bet 365)
Draw – Best Odds – 6/1 (Coral)
Maribor
Maribor sit in second place in the Slovenian National League – 2 points behind leaders Olimpija NK with 11 games gone. The Slovenians are in their 3rd Champions’ League group stage campaign and look to be getting to grips with life in Europe’s elite competition as they picked up a hard earnt draw against Spartak Moscow on match day 1.
Liverpool
The reds have lacked consistency this season both domestically and on the continent. Their 2 Champions League draws have come as a huge disappointment to Jurgen Klopp and the reds faithful but Maribor present a real opportunity to get 3 points on the board. Their inability to keep clean sheers has been their Achilles heel this term and they’ve conceded in both of their Champions League games so far this term. Philippe Coutinho has put his desire for pastures new behind him and looks to be in fine form for the reds – scoring in his last 3 matches in all competitions.
Head to Head
This is the first meeting between the two sides and it promises to be an entertaining fixture in Slovenia. The two sides are due to meet again in Naples on Wednesday 1st November on match day 4.
Odds and Predictions
Neither side has kept a clean sheet in this season’s Champions League.
Both teams to score – YES – 23/20 with Ladbrokes.
Philippe Coutinho has bagged 3 in his last 3 for Liverpool.
Philippe Coutinho to score anytime represents good value at 5/6 with Paddy Power.
The attacking prowess of both teams and defensive frailties should make for an entertaining encounter.
Over 2.5 goals looks a banker bet at 4/9 with Coral.
Maribor are sure to be up for it but Liverpool should have too much quality for the Slovenians.
Liverpool to win the match looks inevitable at 1/5 with Betway.
Score Prediction
Maribor 1 – 3 Liverpool – 10/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Maribor will be sure to have a go at Liverpool but the Reds are electrifying going forward.
Liverpool to win the match and both teams to score 9/5 with William Hill.